Jaques/Charles/As Cast: (Supporting) Jaques, a lord who followed Duke Senior into the Forest of Arden out of love and loyalty, described as “a melancholy gentleman,” he is perhaps a bit cynical, as well—one who stands on the sidelines, watching and judging but not participating, ultimately chooses a life of solitude and contemplation and does not return to court at the end of the play; Charles, a wrestler, loyal to the “new” Duke Frederick and to Oliver, as caring as he is politically savvy.